NIFT Entrance Exam

Admission to the programme is based on GAT scores.

• The NIFT GAT question paper for the programme will be 180 minutes long and bilingual. 
• The question type will be multiple-choice.
• The question paper will have a total of 150 questions.
• Questions will be asked from the following FIVE sections - Communication Ability and Comprehension, Case Study, Quantitative Ability, Analytical & Logical Ability, and GK and Current Affairs.
• The mode of NIFT exam for the GAT paper will be a computer-based test (or CBT).

There is no specific time to start solving sample papers of NIFT. You can start solving sample paper

1. Once you complete a topic, you can take a sample paper and start solving the related problems.
2. This way, as you move on in the preparation, go on solving the related questions.
3. It is recommended to solve at least a few sample papers so that you properly understand the problem and the procedure to solve it.
4. By the time you complete the syllabus, you must be able to solve the complete sample paper.

Follow the points to prepare for NIFT entrance exam.

• Understand pattern and syllabus.
• Make a monthly, weekly and daily timetable
• Practice as many previous years' question papers
• Use a notebook when studying and jot down all important or difficult points
• Take mock tests to prepare for exam.

Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT Situation Test on the basis of their performance in the CAT and GAT written exams. The Situation Test will check material handling and innovative ability of candidate. Some of the key parameters that will be evaluated include Space Visualization, Innovative and creative use of given material, the composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, the finesse of the model and overall presentation, etc. After making the model, the candidate will also have to draft a write-up explaining the model. 

NIFT entrance exam for the B. Des programme will include CAT and GAT written tests in stage 1. Candidates who qualify stage 1 have to next appear in a Situation Test. To prepare for the GAT written exam, the candidate needs to work on improving their analytical and logical abilities, and also keep track of GK and Current Affairs.

NIFT GAT exam is expected to be conducted from 9 am onwards for all the courses.  Candidates need to report to the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

Note that gates of NIFT exam center will be closed 30 minutes before exam commences. This means, if the candidate arrives at the exam center after 8.30 am, he or she will not be allowed to entry inside the exam venue.

Also, at the time of reporting at the exam center, the candidate must bring their admit card and a valid photo ID proof. 

To prepare for the NIFT Situation Test, the candidate needs to practice material handling. The candidate must use different types of material like clay, aluminum foil, aluminum sheet, sun pack, foam, straw pipe, mouldable aluminium wire, etc. Practice cutting and attaching the material to make different types of models. When making a model, use a timer, because this way you will lean time-management and your brain will also start processing information accordingly. If you are getting stuck in your preparation, don't hesitate to take the help of peer, mentor, or your teacher.